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1954 Chevrolet Bel-Air

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1954 Chevrolet BelAir Twodoor Sedan

Final model year of firstgeneration BelAirs
Magnificently restored and correct twodoor sedan
235 CID inline Blue Flame sixcylinder engine with Fenton header and dual exhausts
Threespeed manual transmission
CorrectShoreline Beige over Bermuda Green (code 554) exterior with white and twotone green interior
Vintage airconditioning
Very tidy and nicely presented trunk

After three model years as a coupe styled like a convertible, Chevrolets BelAir landed atop the model range for 1953. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this beautifully restored 1954 BelAir twodoor sedan, which was made in GMs Los Angeles, California factory (VIN code L).

This BelAir is dressed in its correct to the tag Shoreline Beige over Bermuda Green (code 554) exterior, the cars paint and trim are in excellent condition and is a very handsome color The bodywork is straight, including the external sun visor, the engine bay is extremely tidy, the battery looks new, the cargo area is lined in white with a black floor mat and the spare tire wears a matching cover and theres even a matching wheel cover back there for the extra tire. The cars chrome bumpers shine brilliantly in the light.

This topoftheline mid50s Bowtie rolls on Coker Classic wide whitewall tires, size 215/75R15 at all four corners. Each tire is mounted on a steel wheel topped by a factory wheel cover. The tires and wheels are all in very good condition.

Under the hood is Chevrolets 235 CID straight sixcylinder engine, often nicknamed The Blue Flame. It has received a few mild upgrades, such as a performance Davis Unified Ignition distributor and a Fenton split exhaust system that ends in dual pipes out back. This motor is bolted to a threespeed manual transmission.

Inside, the car sports a brilliant, fresh white and green color scheme, replacing the original green cloth and vinyl interior (code 311). The greet and white bench seats look fantastic, the contrasting dark green carpeting is in excellent order, as is the white headliner. The Bermuda Green metal instrument panel offers a bit of contrast to the green of the seats and the carpet but the amp gauge is inoperable. The inner door panels condition echoes that of the rest of the interior. Theres a columnmounted shift lever for the threeonthetree manual and a modern Kenwood AM/FM stereo with CD player has been put in over the standard factory AM radio.

The 19531954 Chevrolet range had a unique and somewhat awkward look about it and much of this stemmed from its role as a transitional model to introduce a raft of changes that were necessary to pave the way for the introduction of the 19551957 range that really established the BelAir as a cultural icon. The prewar technology, such as torque tube drive, sixcylinder splash feed engines, knee action suspension, split windshields, etc., of the early models was phased out and the foundations for the first post war modern Chevrolet passenger car were finalized in this 19531954 model. The BelAir series featured a wide chrome strip of molding from the rear fender bulge to the rear bumper. The inside of this stripe was painted a coordinating color with the outside body color, and BelAir scripts were added inside the strip. Lesser models had no model designation anywhere on the car, only having a Chevy crest on the hood and trunk. 1953 was the first year for a curved, onepiece windshield.

BelAir interiors had an optional massive expanse of chrome across the lower part of the dashboard (most were painted), along with a deluxe BelAir steering wheel with full chrome horn ring. Carpeting and full wheel covers rounded out BelAir standard equipment. For 1954, the BelAir stayed essentially the same, except for a revised grille and taillights, and a revised engine that had insert bearings and higher oil pressure, needed for the fullflow oil filtration system that was not available prior to 1954. Prior to 1954, the 235 and 216 cubic inch sixcylinder engines had Babbit bearings and scoops to create oil pressure at the bottom of each rod and the oil pressure was standard at 1530 PSI. During these years, there were three engine choices, depending on the transmission ordered. Both 235 cubic inch engines were Blue Flame inline sixcylinder OHV engines, featuring hydraulic valve lifters and aluminum pistons. The 235 cubic inch displacement engine was standard on stickshift models, with solid lifters and splash plus pressure lubrication including Babbit bearings. Powerglide cars got a version which had hydraulic lifters and full pressure lubrication.

In 1953 and 1954, BelAirs could be ordered in convertible, hardtop coupe, two and fourdoor sedans, and, for 1954, the Beauville station wagon which featured woodgrain trim around the side windows. Many new options, once available only to more expensive luxury cars, became offered starting in 1953, including power steering and the Guidematic headlight dimmer in 1953; and power brakes, power twoway front seat and power front windows in 1954.

Competition to this BelAir in 1954 included Dodges Coronet, Fords Crestline, Hudsons Wasp, Kaisers Deluxe, Nashs Statesman, Plymouths Belvedere and Pontiacs Star Chief.

This classic cruiser has appeal beyond just Chevy and GM fans. Those who lean more toward the stock side of the classic car spectrum will find appeal in the mildly enhanced straight six with threespeed manual, airconditioning and a modern stereo radio. The color combo inside and out would turn heads and stop foot traffic at a car show or a cruise night event. This car will let its next owner make a statement without making a scene, so you should stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars to check out this 54 BelAir today

VIN: 541004938

This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 4,780 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE

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